Over ten years of CCCG-Westminster partnership: a Business Lecturer for a decade of DEN, and what comes next Prabhakar Tailor, Business Lecturer, Capital City College Group (formerly City and Islington College), London, United Kingdom Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. * * * About you Prabhakar...
“A microcosm for democracy in developing countries.”
A Peruvian legal scholar on witnessing DEN’s beginnings in 2015, and the case for Latin America in the next decade Professor Dr Horacio G. Priale, Doctor in Law, Lecturer in the Law Department, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Peru Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network....
Before Departure: A Stepping Stone
Hello readers. My name is Dang Nguyen Thu An. I am 19 years old and currently a second-year fast-track student pursuing my degree in the Faculty of International Studies at Hanoi University. Since turning eighteen, I have changed quite a lot. I have been stepping out of my comfort zone to try things I never...
Before Departure: A Branch Reaching Beyond the Tree
There is a saying that a name can reflect a person’s characteristics. My name is Tran Ha Chi, and Chi signifies a small branch of a family tree. Knowing that I am a branch connected to a greater whole has given me a deep sense of belonging, and the heart of an empath. Growing up,...
“Technology must serve communities, not replace them.”
A City and Islington College tutor on a decade of partnership with DEN, and what AI will mean for the next ten years Lee Kennedy, Teacher and Tutor, City and Islington College (CCC), London, United Kingdom Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. * * * About...
“Not a project. A living tradition.”
An academic partner since 2009: Türkiye, ICOPEC, and the long view on DEN Prof. Dr. İsmail Şiriner, Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Batman University, Türkiye Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. * * * How did you first come...
“Say yes to every opportunity.”
From a virtual field trip to Vietnam to a Bangkok internship, to private equity events in London Momina Nehmat, BA International Relations and Politics, University of Westminster, Class of 2023; now working at a global events company specialising in private equity events, London, United Kingdom Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years...
“Came for the food. Stayed for the experience.”
From the Wells Street basement to EU Funds Expert in Romania Rareș Hărșan, BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations, University of Westminster, Class of 2020; now EU Funds Expert, European Funds Service (Strategy, International Relations and European Funds Direction), S.N.G.N. ROMGAZ S.A., Romania Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the...
“The Most Valuable Experiences Happen Outside the Classroom.”
From a shy first-year at Westminster to International Administrator Mahnoor Shahid, BA (Hons) International Relations & Development (2018–2021), University of Westminster; now International Administrator, United Kingdom Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. * * * How did you first come into contact with DEN? I first...
“The why not? principle.”
A safe space to be me, to make mistakes, to find my voice, to grow. A home away from home.
“Contributors, not just participants.”
From DEN volunteer at Westminster to European governance in Luxembourg Jimmy Purewal, BA, University of Westminster, Class of 2020; former DEN volunteer and student contributor; now completing an MA in European Governance at the University of Luxembourg Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. * * *...
“Students need to see the world to understand it.”
From a first trip abroad in Vietnam to UN panels, NGO work, and donor rooms in New York Amaan Haris, BA International Relations and Development, University of Westminster, Class of 2024; United Kingdom Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. * * * How did you first...
